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Australian stocks shrug off weak overseas leads: Afternoon market insights

The Australian share market shrugged off early-morning falls, posting slightly higher as it neared today’s close. At 2.40pm, the ASX200 was up 0.26% to 4274.0, while the broader All Ordinaries index gained 0.25% to 4239.5. The Australian currency weakened in the afternoon, buying $US1.04790.
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The Australian share market shrugged off early-morning falls, posting slightly higher as it neared today’s close.

At 2.40pm, the ASX200 was up 0.26% to 4274.0, while the broader All Ordinaries index gained 0.25% to 4239.5.

The Australian currency weakened in the afternoon, buying $US1.04790.

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Myriam Robin

Myriam Robin is a reporter for SmartCompany and its sister site LeadingCompany. She has degrees in economics, international studies and journalism. She likes writing about businesses taking risks and doing new things.

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